Review of The Magician's Secret

Catlyn max · Post by **Catlyn max** » 04 Dec 2022, 15:15

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Magician's Secret" by Charles Townsend.]

5 out of 5 stars

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The Magician's Secret by Charles Townsend is a fantasy novel. Delvin is charged with murder at the beginning of the novel. Delvin is Borlock's traveling magician apprentice, and everything was going well for him until a terrible incident. After a magic act, Borlock decided to take a nap, and it was during this time that the tragic event occurred. Due to his unexpected memory loss, Delvin was unable to testify or attest to his statements during his trial. The Guild of Magicians and Delvin's choice to leave Byford are both discussed further in the book. Delvin aspires to be a traveling magician like Borlock, and he thinks Hengel is the perfect setting for his ambition. After relocating, he decided to pursue a career as a magician, but things changed for him when he met Princess Jarla. They realized that something wasn't right, and they needed to destroy the guild of magicians before things got worse.

Reading this book is extremely intriguing. It was fascinating to see how the story developed. This book's conclusion cannot be inferred from reading up to halfway through it. Delvin is my favorite character in this story. In the face of impending danger, he always seems to have a sneaky technique or trick. I also liked how the book's plot unfolded. It was fascinating to witness Delvin evolve and assume responsibility for both himself and the people around him after leaving his town and adopting a more adult viewpoint. The entire book's clarity and effortless flow also appealed to me. Despite the book's historical setting, I appreciated the equality of men and women that was presented. I also admired the author's writing style because it avoided using archaic vocabulary from a bygone era.

There was nothing that I disliked about the book; it was well-written and interesting to read. The plot moved along at a regular pace, allowing us to get to know each character better by gradually introducing them to us. There is a good balance of humor, adventure, mystery, and thrills throughout the novel. The author is skilled at keeping readers intrigued and turning pages. The author also adds several new characters, including Princess Jarla and Fionella, who travel with Delvin on subsequent adventures.

The book was incredibly captivating and intriguing. While reading, I simply could not put it down. I became more interested in the upcoming pages as I read more. There were no grammatical errors or mistakes in it; therefore, it was exceptionally well edited. As a result, I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to those who are into fantasy, mystery, suspense, and thrillers.

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The Magician's Secret
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